Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe
This shrimp lo mein combines tender egg noodles, juicy prawns, and crisp vegetables in a fragrant hoisin-and-five-spice sauce. A quick, flavourful noodle dish ready in under 20 minutes.
Servings: 2 portions
Ingredients
- 2 nests egg noodles approximately 6 ounces (170 grams)
- 6 ounces raw large shrimps, deveined
- 4 baby corns (baby sweetcorn)
- 1 cup snow peas (mangetouts)
- ½ red bell pepper
- 1 scallion sliced
- 2 tablespoons frying oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Build the flavor base by heating the oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the garlic paste and fry until fragrant — about 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add the five spice and stir well to combine with the garlic. Cook for another 20 seconds.
- Cook the shrimp by adding them to the pan and stirring through the garlic and spice base. Cook for a minute, until the shrimp starts to turn opaque and pink. Do not overcook — they will continue to cook when the other ingredients are added.
- Add the vegetables — baby sweet corn, snow peas, and red bell pepper — and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened but still with crunch.
- Add the hoisin sauce and stir to coat the shrimp evenly.
- Add the soy sauce and stir through the pan.
- Toss in the noodles and mix everything together carefully until the noodles are evenly coated in the sauce and heated through.
- Finish and serve by scattering the sliced spring onion over the top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Don't overcook the shrimp. They go from raw to done to rubbery if it’s overcooked.
- Oil the noodles immediately after draining with a teaspoon of neutral oil to prevent them from sticking together in a clump while you build the stir-fry.
- Use a wide pan or wok to toss properly. A crowded pan steams the ingredients rather than stir-frying them.
Nutrition
Serving: 2portions | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1249mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1754IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 3mg
Disclaimer
Nutritional info in this recipe is only estimate using online calculator. You should refer to it as a guide only. Please verify with your own data if you seek an accurate info.